1) What does Shariah incorporate?

1. Ethics.
2. Belief system.
3. Islamic jurisprudence.
4. All of the above.

2) In essence, 'Shariah' refers to what Allah has legislated for:

1. all of mankind.
2. His prophets only.
3. His Angels only.
4. His pious slaves only.

3) The principles of Shariah are subject to human discretions.

1. True, since Allah loves His creation and permits them to do whatever is most comfortable for them.
2. False, the principles of Shariah are free of injustice and are not subject to human discretions.
3. True, since Allah knows that man is the best judge of what is good for himself and can make his own decisions.
4. True, since the Shariah is merely a suggested guideline and man is permitted to do as he deems fit.

4) Which of the following is a primary source of Shariah?

1. Urf (custom).
2. Quran.
3. Maslahah mursalah (public interest).
4. Qiyas (analogy).

5) The laws of Shariah are inhumane and very rigid.

1. True, it does not allow any room to ease prohibitions when needed.
2. True, it brings about hardship which is a true test of one's love for their Lord.
3. False, Shariah is humane and eases the obligatory duties and prohibitions under certain circumstances.
4. False, Shariah is extremely flexible and allows a person to exercise his choice in almost everything.

6) Identify a true statement with regards to Shariah.

1. Quran and Sunnah are the only two sources of Shariah.
2. Shariah guides all aspects of Muslim life.
3. Shariah is the Islamic law formulated by Prophet Muhammad himself.
4. Shariah provides guidance pertaining to certain matters of this world that have no relation to salvation in the afterlife.

7) The Shariah is applicable to:

1. only those Muslims who existed at the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
2. only those Muslims living in Muslim countries.
3. only those Muslims living in a country where the Shariah law has been enforced by the ruler.
4. None of the above.

8) The rules governing speech and action are called:

1. fiqh.
2. urf.
3. qiyas.
4. istihsan.